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Flint is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Smith County, in East Texas, on the western shore of Lake Palestine about ten miles south of Tyler. It sits along U.S. Highway 69, a major north-south route through the region, giving it a quiet, semi-rural setting with convenient access to Tyler, the largest city in the area. The community's modern identity is closely tied to Lake Palestine. The reservoir was created in the early 1960s, when the Blackburn Crossing Dam was completed on the Neches River, forming a lake of roughly 23,000 surface acres. The lake, owned and operated by the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority, serves water-conservation, recreation, and wildlife purposes, and its creation marked a significant turning point for Flint and the surrounding region. Today Flint is a growing residential and recreational community of roughly 13,000 residents. Its housing leans toward larger lots, acreage, and lakefront properties, with communities such as Lakeway Harbor offering direct access to the water. The area is served by several school districts, most notably Bullard ISD and Whitehouse ISD, depending on location. Flint's appeal rests on its blend of lakeside living and rural space. Residents can boat, fish, and enjoy Lake Palestine's marinas and shoreline, while Tyler's employment, shopping, medical facilities, and cultural amenities, including the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and the Rose Rudman Trail, remain only minutes to the north. For buyers seeking room to spread out near a major East Texas lake, Flint offers a distinctive combination of open land, waterfront access, and easy city reach.

Population 13,498

County Smith County

Active Listings 106

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Flint, TX in?

Flint is located in Smith County, in East Texas. It sits about ten miles south of Tyler along U.S. Highway 69, on the western shore of Lake Palestine, one of the region's larger recreation reservoirs.

What lake is Flint, TX on?

Flint borders Lake Palestine, a large reservoir on the Neches River. The lake was created in the early 1960s by the Blackburn Crossing Dam, and it is owned and operated by the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority for water supply, recreation, and wildlife conservation.

What school districts serve Flint, TX?

The Flint area is served by several nearby school districts, most notably Bullard ISD and Whitehouse ISD, depending on the specific location. Both districts operate elementary, middle, and high school campuses in the southern Tyler area.

How far is Flint, TX from Tyler?

Flint lies about ten miles south of Tyler along U.S. Highway 69. This gives residents a quiet, lakeside and rural setting while keeping Tyler's employment, shopping, medical, and cultural amenities a short drive to the north.

What is there to do at Lake Palestine?

Lake Palestine offers boating, fishing, water skiing, and other water sports, along with marinas and lakeside recreation. The lake covers roughly 23,000 surface acres, making it one of East Texas's larger recreation reservoirs.

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